31 Items Tagged

George Washington

Albuquerque, New Mexico

George Washington Turquoise Stone

A 6,888-carat piece of turquoise that bears a striking resemblance to the first President of the United States.

Bladensburg, Maryland

William Hilleary House

George Washington once stopped by this house for dinner.

Lorton, Virginia

Pohick Church

This church is known as "The Home Church of George Washington and George Mason."

Bake a Forgotten 19th-Century Presidential 'Pie'

Washington Pie is actually a layer cake or bread pudding, depending on the recipe.

Carina Finn February 15, 2021

White Post, Virginia

The White Post

An eponymous directional signpost erected by the first president of the United States.

The Washington Window

This stained-glass window in an English church bears the coat of arms of George Washington's family.

New York, New York

Ear Inn

One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Washington Memorial Chapel

An eccentric priest's tribute to George Washington, this chapel tells the story of the American Revolution.

Brooklyn, New York

Marine Park Salt Marsh

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

objects of intrigue

Martha Washington Used a Government Perk to Cancel Her Newspaper

Just four of her "Free Franks"—letters delivered without postage—are known to survive.

Matthew Taub May 6, 2019

objects of intrigue

Secrets of George Washington's Hidden Beer Recipe

It's not as delicious as you might expect.

Lizzie Philip March 11, 2019

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fort Mifflin

This little-known Revolutionary War fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past.

Alexandria, Virginia

Gadsby's Tavern

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

Meet Hercules, One of America’s Early Celebrity Chefs

Heralded for his food, the enslaved cook headed the first presidential kitchen.

Daniel Crown February 21, 2018

Alexandria, Virginia

Civil War Graffiti at Washington's Tomb

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

Alexandria, Virginia

Mount Vernon Slave Cemetery

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

Washington, D.C.

Old Stone House

The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.